Using Natural Materials in Home Design

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In every period of history, our homes, where we satisfy our need for shelter, are decorated with different touches and materials. However, each period completes the decoration by using different materials. In recent years, unnatural, more durable and less expensive materials have been chosen in home decoration and architectural structures. Today, however, with the growing awareness of people and their sensitivity to ecological balance and nature, natural building materials have become popular again and are among the most used materials in home decorating. The use of natural materials is a must not only in home decoration, but also in the concept of sustainable architecture. Recently, natural materials are more preferred in the construction of architectural structures. Now, how have natural materials that have been used in our homes from the past to the present been used in home design? The answer to this question is right in this article...

CONTENTS:

1-USING NATURAL MATERIALS IN HOME DESIGN

2-WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DESIGNING WITH NATURAL MATERIALS?

3-WHAT ARE NATURAL BUILDING MATERIALS?

USING NATURAL MATERIALS IN HOME DESIGN


It is known that houses that use natural materials for decoration are more spacious and stylish. Well, what are the examples of decorations made with these natural materials? We have compiled them for you.

1. Use of Green Plants in Home Decoration: In 2023, the use of green plants in decoration, which is also among the decoration trends of the year, makes your home look more spacious and natural. In addition, homes that use plants of different sizes and species will be able to display nature and elegance at a much lower cost. Plants, especially those used in concept area designs, are known to be both healthy and stylish. Let's not forget that plants are the creatures that produce oxygen for us, share our world with us, and make us happy when we look at them.

2. Using Solid Logs for Home Decoration: Wood is always present in our lives. In the use of wood, which occupies a great place in the understanding of environmentally friendly design, coffee tables and stools made of solid logs are of great interest. Log coffee tables make your living room look more elegant and natural, whether they are large or small in size. Solid logs are used in home decoration not only as coffee tables and stools, but also in the design of various furniture. 

3. Using Macrame Design in Home Decoration: Macrame designs, which have been in our culture since Central Asia, as well as in countries such as Japan, China and Egypt, and have a considerable place in our handicrafts, are one of the uses of natural materials. Designs made in different styles will contribute to make the texture of your home more natural and spacious. 

4. Use of Solid Wood Tables and Coffee Tables in Home Decoration: Wood is always among the preferred materials in interior design. Solid wood tables are among the most striking and interesting furniture to capture the natural look. 

5. Using Marble in Home Decoration: Recently, apart from stairs, floors and kitchen design, it also provides a very natural and stylish look in bathroom decoration. Marble sinks, bathtubs and bathroom sets will add freshness and elegance to your bathroom.

6. Using Natural Stone in Home Decoration: Besides the fact that natural stones are believed to bring health, a unique visual feast can be created when used in interior decoration. You can capture natural elegance by using different types of natural stone in different corners of your home.

7. Using Wall Designs with Traces of Nature in Home Decoration: Wall designs are one of the design moves that change the look of your home the most. The color, texture and material used on a wall in your home have a great effect on your decor. A wall that you create with natural materials will make a great contribution to having a unique home decoration. You can create a natural look on your walls by using natural stone, wood, wallpaper, as well as vertical gardens, which have become popular in recent years.

8. Use Natural Lighting Designs in Home Decoration: In natural home decoration, linen, silk, etc., which are among the lighter-colored natural fabrics, are recommended instead of dark-colored heavy curtains in lighting. At the same time, glass, wood, jute fabric lampshades used as lighting materials support a more natural and stylish look.

9. Use Natural Recycling Designs for Home Decoration: The world belongs to all of us and our future generations will inherit it from us. Therefore, you can add elegance to your home decoration by recycling natural materials. For example, furniture made of wooden pallets in different colors and types (coffee table - table - armchair used as garden and balcony furniture, etc.). 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DESIGNING WITH NATURAL MATERIALS?

The benefits of using natural materials in your home are as follows;

1. It is suitable for human physiological and psychological structure.

2. It has no negative effect on human beings.

3. It is sustainable.

4. It provides low energy consumption.

5. It is more economical.


WHAT ARE NATURAL BUILDING MATERIALS?

The materials used in the construction of buildings and similar structures are called building materials. In addition to the construction of buildings, natural materials are also used in home decoration. The following materials are natural building materials.

1. Sludge, fibrous plants

2. Adobe

3. Wood

4. Stone

5. Straw, Bale

6. We can give examples of hemp and similar materials.


As long as humans exist, the need for shelter will continue. It is in our nature to live intertwined with nature and as a part of it. By using natural materials to decorate our homes, we can have a unique and stylish home that bears the traces of the nature we are a part of. The concept of renewability and sustainability is becoming more popular every day. You can have a more sustainable home with natural materials. As Pınar Yücel, I would be honored to serve you as a sales consultant with my vast experience and portfolio in your home rental and purchase transactions.